Dear June: I have read your column with interest on several occasions. In your column of Dec. 27, I noticed you wrote, ``in my professional opinion,'' though your credits list no credential or degree to which you might be referring. I was wondering if you could enlighten me about what your profession is and how it adds to your opinion being in this column. Thanks for your reply. _ A Florida Reader

Dear Florida Reader: I have a master's degree in mental health counseling and work under the title of Family Counselor.

Whenever I refer to my professional opinion, I am referring to knowledge obtained through my counseling studies. I hope this gives you a better understanding.

Thought for the day: Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece.

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